Nose
The Clone 2 Cabernet Sauvignon is very expressive, fruit
forward, and layered. It has big hits of jammy ripe fruit,
dark berries and dried fruit that carry through the palate.
Palate
A more delicate and refined structure and finish.
Growing Conditions
The 2015 vintage was one of the warmest growing seasons on record in Washington. Warm temperatures continued through the spring and summer, moderating slightly into fall and extending an early harvest. Overall, 2015 saw very favorable growing conditions, producing optimal ripening across varieties and yielding outstanding wines throughout the region.
Source vineyard: Wautoma Springs is a small vineyard nestled in the heart
of the Cold Creek district. This low-yielding vineyard is
planted exclusively with Cabernet Sauvignon on rocky,
silt loam soil to provide optimal drainage and support
healthy growth.
Varietal notes: Clone 2 is late to mature and lower yielding which gives
it intense and precise focus. Clone 2 thrives in the warmer
sites, like Wautoma Springs, creating a bold rich perception
and a viscosity that mirrors its intensity
Winemaking
Fruit was handpicked at the peak of ripeness, destemmed,
sorted and placed into stainless steel tanks. A twice-daily
pumpover regime was used to extract color and flavors. The grapes were cold soaked for two days prior to
fermentation to help extract color and flavor from the grape
skins without extracting too much tannin.
Aging
Lots were kept separate and placed into a mix of new
and neutral barrels in an effort to retain purity of fruit,
uniqueness of terroir, and expression of this specific
Cabernet clone. Aging occurred for 18 months, with
blending happening just prior to bottling
